Apple Macintosh Services and Consultancy

Northlight Images has provided Apple Macintosh consultancy, training, and support (such as data recovery and repairs) for over fifteen years. Our Apple Mac services cover both hardware and software for a range of businesses (and private individuals) in Leicester, Leicestershire and the rest of the UK East Midlands. We only use Macs for our own business, call us today and see what we can do for you.

We don't sell Macs ... we buy all our Apple kit directly from Apple, so if you are looking for a Mac, an iPod or any Apple equipment we always suggest you visit Apple themselves
(click on the image below to take you directly to Apple wherever you are based)

Contact details :

Northlight Images, 86 Harrow Road

Leicester, Leicestershire, UK. LE3 0JW (Maps)

Telephone +44 116 291 9092

You can e-mail us:

Call the people who really know...

Make use of our Apple Mac expertise - give us a call.

The older Mac logo (©Apple)

Looking for help with Laptops, Mac upgrades or Refurbished/2nd hand Macs?

We don't sell hardware or software but we get a lot of our used equipment from Second Chance PC in Cambridge

Telephone 01223 833 412 http://www.2ndchancepc.co.uk/

Please do mention Northlight Images if you call them

We know that Macs keep going for a lot longer than your average PC, so we still support all the original Macs (see the big list of Mac models at the bottom of this page)

Our Apple Mac Services

It's what we use to run our business -- let us help you with yours. We are happy to recommend other services outside of the Leicester UK area.

If you were just looking for help with a Mac problem then why not look at our Free Mac Information and Help collection on this site.

Apple Macintosh data recovery

Your Mac crashes just as you want to print out your thesis -- it has happened.
Our Apple Mac disk recovery service can often recover your hard drive data. All is not lost -- give us a call.

Mac Legacy system support

We still keep old Macs around, they remain useful long after your PCs have gone to the tip. We can offer full support from System 6 upwards (Earlier systems are available, but our oldest working system is 6.0.8) We also offer a large collection of information on our free Apple Mac resources page.

Emergency support

Apple Macintosh hardware, software and disaster recovery (out of hours and home visit service available in the Leicester area)
Contract support -- have Northlight's expertise on call for your company.

Training

All about Apple Macs -- Systems, applications and bespoke courses. We specialise in tailoring training to your individual needs. If you want a general introduction to the Mac or some one to one coaching -- give us a call.

Colour Management

Are you getting the best results from your workflow -- advice, consultancy and configuration. We have lots of general colour management information available on this site, and regularly provide training for companies that want to learn more -- that's both Windows PC and Apple Mac!

Printer Services

Make the most of your investment -- RIPs, specialist inksets, PC printer sharing.
Wondering why your prints don't match your screen - read one of our free articles

Internet connectivity

Link your systems to the net ... safely! -- configuration and management.

Internal networking (LAN)

Get the most from your existing kit and more -- including wireless.

The Apple Mac digital plumber

We provide home Mac network design, support, configuration, and maintenance services in Leicester and the UK East Midlands. This is particularly aimed at Apple Macintosh home users - but we do it for businesses as well, where clients want their Mac users supported at home.

Mail and Database services

Get the best from your Mac -- e.g. share your iCal calendars on a local webDAV server.

Server configuration

Unleash the power of OS X server

Inter-system connectivity (PCs)

We know an awful lot about PCs too ... especially working together with Macs.

Web site design and hosting

Simple effective designs -- we concentrate on helping clients produce sites that are clear and to the point. Is your site getting the search engine exposure you want? We offer simple inexpensive review services that can pinpoint areas to improve.

Usability and HCI (Human Computer Interaction) evaluation

Surveys, consultancy and training (Includes PCs as well) Is your site easy to use? Does it give visitors access to what they want? Remember, there is no site so simple that an excess of Flash graphics and arcane navigation cannot make it a nightmare to use. Our review service pulls no punches. If your site is keeping visitors away we'll help you find out why. For advice and information on the subject, do have a look at our HCI/usability section.
With many years experience at a major independent Human Factors Research Institute, we can back up our reviews with the latest in research findings. A usable web site does not need to be visually dull, let us help you maximise returns from your site.

Logos and corporate typefaces

We can produce these for both Mac and PC use. An example would be the Northlight Images logo which we produced as single character Postscript and TrueType typefaces. Ideal for inclusion in documents where a consistent look is required but pre-printed materials are not warranted.

Adobe Photoshop

We offer a range of Digital Imaging support and bespoke training.

We do not directly sell hardware or software and pride ourselves on giving the best independent (Mac) advice to our clients. However, when required, we can source hard to find specialist or obsolete software and hardware. For the latest Apple hardware and software, you can visit the Apple Store via the link below.

We are often asked where to get good deals on used or Refurbished Apple Macs. Since we don't sell hardware we usually suggest Second Chance PCs in Cambridge who have provided us with spares and system upgrades for several years.

Whatever the scale of your needs, we are there to help.

We have a growing collection of Apple Macintosh related information and links. They cover sources of software and detailed support issues. We are always updating the collection so do check regularly.

The wide range of Apple Macintosh computers we support... (basically -ANY- Mac)

Intel Macs

All the latest Macs

PowerPC Macs

iBooks - aimed at the home and education markets.

G4 iBooks
12": G4/800, G4/1 GHz (2003), G4/1.2 GHz (2004), G4/1.33 GHz (2005)
14": G4/900, G4/1 GHz (2003), G4/1 GHz, 1.2 GHz (2004), G4/1.33 GHz, G4/1.42 GHz (2005)

G3 iBooks
12" clamshell: iBook G3/300, iBook SE G3/366, iBook (FireWire) G3/366, IBook SE (FireWire) G3/466
12" white: G3/500, G3/600, G3/600 CD, G3/700 Combo, G3/700 CD, G3/800 Combo, G3/800 CD, G3/900 Combo
14" white: G3/600, G3/700, G3/800, G3/900

PowerBooks - Up to the last G4 PowerBooks.

603: 1400, Duo 2300c, 2400c, 3400c, 5300

G3: G3, G3 Series (WallStreet), G3 Series II (WallStreet II), G3 (Lombard), G3 (Pismo)

Titanium G4: G4/400, G4/500, G4/550, G4/667 (VGA), G4/667 (DVI), G4/800, G4/867, G4/1 GHz

12" Aluminum G4: G4/867, G4/1 GHz, G4/1.33 GHz, G4/1.5 GHz

15" Aluminum G4: G4/1 GHz, G4/1.25 GHz, 15" G4/1.33 GHz, G4/1.5 GHz (2004), 15" G4/1.5 GHz (1/05), G4/1.67 GHz, 15" G4 HR, 1.67 GHz (10/05)

17" Aluminum G4: G4/1 GHz, G4/1.33 GHz, G4/1.5 GHz, G4/1.67 GHz (1/05), G4 HR, 1.67 GHz (10/05)

Power Macs - From the first generation Power Macs to the Quad G5.

Pre-G3 Models
20th Anniversary Mac
4400 (a.k.a. 7220)
5200 -- 5260 -- 5400 -- 5500
6100 -- 6200 -- 6300 -- 6320 -- 6360 -- 6400 -- 6500
7100 -- 7200 -- 7300 -- 7500 -- 7600
8100 -- 8200 -- 8500 -- 8600
9150 -- 9500 -- 9600

G3 Models
G3/233 & 266
G3/300, 333, 366
G3 All-in-One
Blue & White G3

G4 Models
Cube
G4/350-400 (Yikes!/PCI)
G4/350-500 (Sawtooth/AGP)
G4 (Gigabit Ethernet)
G4 (Digital Audio)
G4 (Quicksilver)
G4 (Quicksilver 2002)
G4 (DDR)
G4 (January 2003)
G4/1.25 (June 2003)

G5 Models
G5/1.6-2.0 GHz (2003
G5/1.8-2.5 GHz (2004)
G5/1.8 Single
G5/2.0-2.7 GHz (2005)
G5/2.0-2.3 GHz Dual
G5/2.5 GHz Quad

Performas - Apple's consumer range including compact Macs and Power Macs.

iMacs & eMacs - All-in-one Macs aimed at the home and education user.

G5 iMac types
17" and 20" 1.9-2.1 GHz iMac G5 (Oct. 2005)
17" and 20" 1.8-2.0 GHz iMac G5 (May 2005)
17" and 20" 1.6-1.8 GHz iMac G5 (2004)
Mac Mini

G4 iMac types
20" iMac G4/1.25 GHz (11/03)
17" iMac G4/1.25 GHz (9/03)
15" iMac G4/1 GHz (9/03)
17 iMac G4/1 GHz (2/03)
15" iMac G4/800 MHz (2/03)
17" iMac G4/800 MHz (7/02)
15" iMac G4/700 & 800 (1/02)

eMac types
eMac 1.42 GHz (2005)
eMac 1-1.25 GHz (2004)
eMac 800 MHz/1 GHz (2003)
eMac 700/800 MHz (2002)

G3 iMac types
iMac (July 2001)
iMac 2001. 400 MHz, 500 MHz, North American, 500 MHz, int'l, 600 MHz
iMac Summer 2000. iMac, iMac DV, iMac DV+, iMac DV Special Edition
Slot loading (Oct. 1999): iMac, iMac DV, iMac DV Special Edition
Tray loading: Rev. A, Rev. B, iMac 266, iMac 333

680x0 Macs

Early Macs (pre-PowerPC Motorola 68k chips) from the original Macintosh through to the Quadras.

Compact Macs
Includes 128K, 512K, 512Ke, Plus, SE, SE/30, Classic, Classic II, Performa 200, Color Classic, Color Classic II

Mac II
Includes Mac II, IIx, IIcx, IIci, IIsi, IIfx, IIvi, IIvx, Performa 600

Macintosh LC
Includes LC, LC II, LC III, LC III+, LC 475, Performa 400-430, Performa 450, Performa 460, Quadra 605

500 Series
Includes 520, 550, 575, 580, Mac TV

Centris/Quadra
Centris 610, 650
Quadra 605, 610, 630, 650, 660av, 700, 800, 840av, 900, 950
Performa 475/476, 630-638, 640
LC 475, 630, LC 630 DOS
DOS Compatible 610 DOS, LC 630 DOS

680x0 PowerBooks
Pre-PowerPC models including Portable, Portable (backlit), 100, 140, 145, 145b, 150, 160, 165, 165c, 170, 180, 180c, 190, 190cs, 520, 520c, 540, 540c, 550c, Duo 210, Duo 230, Duo 250, Duo 270c, Duo 280, 280c.(We still have a working Mac Portable)

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